Can I Attend The DNC? Convention Tickets Are Hard To Come By

This coming Monday, the Democratic National Convention will kick off at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, from July 25 through July 28 — and what a backdrop this year's stage will have. Taking place just a week after the anything-but-tame Republican National Convention, the DNC is poised to be a highly watched event. And with the lineup of celebrities and high-profile politicians (Lena Dunham, Debra Messing, and Eva Longoria, to name a few), set to attend the Democratic convention, you may be interested in getting some tickets as well.

One of the most basic ways to attend is if you are a registered Democratic delegate. Delegates, the figures who partake in the state caucuses during the primaries, are granted access to the DNC. Another clever way to try to gain access is to register to be a volunteer for the DNC. Contacting your local Democratic Party office to see if they need additional help would be the best way to go about this.

For die-hard Clinton supporters, another way to throw your hat in the ring is via a contest the Clinton campaign has launched. According to Politico, a winner will be selected from five finalists. All participants must submit a short video explaining their support of Clinton.